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FOUNDRYVSStarRupture

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

FOUNDRY

FOUNDRY

StrategyIndieSimulationEarly Access
Quality
67Popularity
29Value
49
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-0% $29.87
Buy Now
VS
StarRupture

StarRupture

ActionIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventure
Quality
67Popularity
33Value
66
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈21h
-31% $13.79
Buy Now

Winner

StarRupture wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

3
FOUNDRY
3 of 14 metrics
StarRupture
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$29.87 -
$13.79 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$22.49 -
$12.65 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-31% Wins
Sales Frequency
36 price changes -
107 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
82.6% positive Wins
81% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.2K -
11.4K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.6K -
9.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
550 Wins
2.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
577 -
1.6K Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.2K -
11.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
81 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
9 languages -
12 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2024 -
Jan 2026 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleFOUNDRY

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeStarRupture

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
FOUNDRY
StarRupture

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

FOUNDRY

FOUNDRY

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin$29.87Buy Now
Steam
Steam +0% $29.99View
StarRupture

StarRupture

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -31% $13.79Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +15% $15.92View
Steam
Steam +45% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +45% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

FOUNDRY

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

83% positive (3,157 reviews) — mostly positive
3,157 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$29.87 — mid-range price
0% off — minor discount
Historical low: $20.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Strong +32% player growth
653 concurrent players — smaller but active

StarRupture

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

81% positive (11,433 reviews) — mostly positive
11,433 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$13.79 — reasonable price
31% off — modest discount
Near historical low ($12.14)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Player count surging +71%
1,647 concurrent players — solid base
11,433 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsFOUNDRYStarRupture
Release Date
May 2, 2024
January 6, 2026
Developers
Channel 3 Entertainment
Creepy Jar
Publishers
Paradox Interactive
Creepy Jar
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
81

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

FOUNDRY

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 11
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4690K | AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 970 (4GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 480 (8GB) | Intel® Arc™ A750 (8GB, ReBAR on)

StarRupture

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 or later (64-Bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-11400F / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX 7600 (8 GB VRAM)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD required. Internet connection required for multiplayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: FOUNDRY or StarRupture?

StarRupture won the comparison against FOUNDRY based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is FOUNDRY worth buying over StarRupture?

Based on the metrics, StarRupture won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. StarRupture currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 08:54 AM UTC

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